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Make The Funeral Unforgettable With These Burial/Memorial Ideas

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'Funerals are for the living' is a common axiom that serves to highlight the importance of giving people a way to say their last goodbyes to friends and family members who have passed away. Whether you're planning your own funeral or putting together a memorial for someone else, adding a unique spin to the arrangements can help bring closure to others while also creating an unforgettable experience that can help with the mourning process.

6 June 2016

3 Reasons To Nix Your Printer Supply Room In Favor Of A Managed Printing Services

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Do you own an office that relies heavily on printers? Is a large part of the storage room devoted to tall stacks of printer paper and piles of ink and toner cartridges? If so, here are 3 great reasons to downsize your storage needs and opt for managed print services instead. Workplace Theft In a survey conducted by AOL in 2011, 43 percent of participants admitted to skimming low-cost office supplies from their workplaces.

2 June 2016

Keeping Your New EPDM Pond Liner Free Of Punctures

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If you are planning on digging in your property for the placement of a fairly large pond, then you will most likely need to secure a pond liner across the surface of the area. Otherwise, the pond would not be able to hold water and it would instead seep down into the water table. There are a wide variety of different liners that can be purchased and secured. If you want a liner that is flexible and able to reduce punctures, then opt for an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) liner.

2 June 2016

4th Of July Parade Banners: 3 Design Tips To Really Make The Design Pop

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Marching or being involved in a parade on the Fourth of July is a great tradition. As you plan your parade float or decorations, one piece that you may decide on is the parade banners. A parade banner can be displayed on a stand and is a great way to showcase the group that you're representing while displaying a patriotic message. When you're designing a banner, you want to be sure that it can be easily read by spectators and features design elements that can really shine throughout the parade.

1 June 2016

4 Types Of Insurance A New Owner-Operator Should Look Into

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If you have decided to become an owner-operator of a commercial truck, buying your rig is just the first step. You will also have to navigate the complex world of commercial truck insurance to make sure that you are adequately insured without paying extra for services that you do not need. If you have only driven trucks for other companies, you may not be aware of the many types of insurance that are available for commercial trucks.

1 June 2016

Five Items You Need To Store Books Safely In A Storage Unit

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Storing books is a delicate process, especially if you want to ensure that they don't deteriorate while in storage. If you are putting your books in storage while you travel or because your home isn't large enough to store your collection, you need to start with a climate-controlled self storage unit. Then, you need the following five essentials to keep your books safe: 1. Vacuum or feather duster When dust collects on the top of books, it can lead to discoloration.

31 May 2016

Producing Quality Merchandise: 3 Tips For Preventing Labels From Peeling

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If you're a small business owner, then you'll probably want to immerse yourself within all aspects of the production of your product. Packaging is particularly important, as an attractive package can attract customers more easily. You'll most likely heavily rely on the labels on your product for packaging. The labels act like billboards for each product, advertising their main features and providing additional information such as the list of ingredients that are contained within the products or any safety hazards that should be noted.

31 May 2016

5 Office Furniture Ideas for Outdoor Organizations

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Outdoor organizations, including summer camps, conservation corps, and wilderness therapy programs, all need an office. However, it is common for office employees to spend a lot of their time out of the office, checking on the outdoor employees and programs. If you manage an office and many of the employees who work there split their time between the office and outdoors, then you face special challenges when it comes to arranging your office and selecting furniture.

24 May 2016

How Overtime Laws Work for Employers

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Overtime is often an essential way to manage busy periods for your business. If you have a large order to complete in a short period or you have developed a backlog in one of your key processes, overtime is a quick, simple way to get more people to complete the job, and many of your workers will appreciate the opportunity to earn more cash. That aside, when paying overtime for your workers, it's important to make sure you pay your people in line with the law.

4 April 2016

Modern Yard Sales: 3 Ways To Adapt The Classic Money-Making Event

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Some traditions never die, including the classic weekend yard sale. For people looking to make a little extra money, a yard sale is a great way to reach out to neighbors, clean out your home, and make a large profit over just a few days. Instead of some change and a small cash box, modern technology has dramatically changed the way these yard sales can be operated. As you plan to hold a yard sale at your home, there are three factors in providing a modern touch.

14 March 2016